Short answer: you can move during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30). Just plan for a storm. Keep your date flexible, follow official advisories, and stay in touch with your mover. Safety comes first: if conditions are unsafe, we reschedule your move for free. Just call us. For choosing a month, see when to move in Orlando. This post covers the week a storm shows up.
Hurricane watch vs. hurricane warning
The National Hurricane Center issues a watch when hurricane conditions are possible and a warning when they are expected. Watch the forecast for Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties and follow your county emergency management office.
When a storm is forecast near your move date
- Call us early at (407) 440-1423. We are open 24/7, including holidays. If conditions are unsafe, we reschedule your move for free.
- Ask your landlord, HOA or closing agent what happens to your dates if the storm hits.
- Finish packing first so you can move quickly, or wait it out, either way.
- Keep a go-bag with papers, medications, chargers, water and cash.
Protecting your things from rain and humidity
- Use sturdy boxes and tape the seams well.
- Put electronics and papers in plastic bins.
- Keep a towel and floor protection by the door.
- Don’t leave boxes in a garage that floods.
If your closing or lease date can’t move
Short-term storage can bridge a gap of a few days. See our storage moving services and same-day moving if your new date opens up suddenly.
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge to reschedule because of a storm?
No. If conditions are unsafe, we reschedule for free. Call us.
Is it safe to move during hurricane season in Orlando?
Most days in hurricane season are normal moving days. Plan for flexibility and follow official advisories.
What happens to my move if a hurricane is coming?
Call us. If conditions are unsafe, we reschedule your move for free.
When is hurricane season in Florida?
June 1 through November 30.
How do I keep boxes dry when moving in the rain?
Use sturdy, well-taped boxes, plastic bins for electronics and papers, and floor protection at the doors.
Can I store my things until after the storm?
Yes. Ask about our storage moving services.
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